Francine Niyonizigiye

Francine Niyonizigiye (born 26 September 1988) is a Burundian athlete who specializes in the long-distance running.[1]

She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, in the 5000 metres, where she placed fourteenth in the heats at a time of 17:08.44. Niyonizigiye was also the flag bearer at the opening ceremony.[2]

References
  1. "Francine Niyonizigiye". Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  2. "Flag-bearers for Beijing Olympic Games opening ceremony". Xinhua. August 8, 2008. Archived from the original on August 11, 2008. Retrieved October 20, 2012.
Olympic Games
Preceded by
Emery Nziyunvira		 Flagbearer for  Burundi
2008 Beijing		 Succeeded by
Diane Nukuri
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